Strategic Project Controller

EnerMech; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech in Houston is seeking a Project Controller to provide financial control and commercial support across projects. You will work with Project Managers, Operations and Finance to ensure profitability, manage working capital and support informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential qualifications include a CPA/CIMA or equivalent, ERP experience and strong Excel skills. The role focuses on robust financial baselines, accurate reporting and governance across projects.

Qualifications

• Secondary education with relevant higher qualifications.
• CA/CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Experience in a business partnering role within a medium-sized business.
• Broad practical knowledge of day-to-day operations of an accounting and finance function.
• Experience working with integrated ERP business management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the financial control of assigned projects, protecting and enhancing forecast GP and cash performance.
• Provide clear visibility and control of project working capital, including accrued income, AR, WIP, GRNI and AP.
• Establish robust project financial baselines, ensuring revenue, costs, budgets, milestones and forecasts are accurately maintained.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage financial performance, invoicing, cash flow, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure accurate monthly project reporting and effective financial close-out.
• Review project costs, PO, expenses, supplier invoices and timesheets with correct coding and compliance.
• Support forecasting, including EAC/ETC and CAC, analysing variances, risks and opportunities.
• Manage month-end activities: accruals, GRNI, revenue recognition, WIP and AR provisions.
• Ensure revenue recognition per IFRS 15 and group policies.
• Prepare GP, working capital and KPI reporting with clear commentary.
• Support PMs with change orders, customer PO coverage, invoicing, collections and disputes.
• Maintain strong project financial controls, data integrity and governance throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Excel proficiency

IFRS knowledge

Education

CA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

EnerMech in Houston is seeking a Project Controller to provide financial control and commercial support across projects. You will work with Project Managers, Operations and Finance to ensure profitability, manage working capital and support informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential qualifications include a CPA/CIMA or equivalent, ERP experience and strong Excel skills. The role focuses on robust financial baselines, accurate reporting and governance across projects.